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Overview |
Lincoln Christian University | Pitt State | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 258 | 5,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolnchristian.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Christian University | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,820 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,820 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,843 | $9,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,706 | $16,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,009 | $3,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln Christian University | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,642 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln Christian University | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Christian University | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $206 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Christian University | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln Christian University | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Christian University | Pitt State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Lincoln Christian University based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 258 students)
Lincoln Christian University vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Christian University or Pitt State?
- Lincoln Christian University is 146.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($14,820.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Pitt State than Lincoln Christian University ($17,696.00 vs. $14,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Christian University than Pitt State ($7,706 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Christian University are 37.7% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($6,843 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Lincoln Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Christian University students is 323.7% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($13,009 vs. $3,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Christian University or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or Lincoln Christian University .
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Christian University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at Pitt State (3.4)
Lincoln Christian University vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Christian University or Pitt State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Pitt State and Lincoln Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Lincoln Christian University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Lincoln Christian University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $34,200)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Christian University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/